When AI Listens Better Than We Do: More Empathy and Compassion
The Human Factor - Artificial intelligence seems more empathetic not because it feels, but because doctors—especially obstetricians—no longer have the time to show empathy themselves.
What empathy and compasion really mean
Empathy is the ability to understand what another person feels and to respond in a way that shows genuine understanding. Compassion takes that one step further—it’s the desire to help relieve that person’s distress.
In medicine, empathy allows a doctor to recognize fear in a patient’s eyes; compassion moves that doc…
